Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Isopleth Map

www.volcano.si.edu/world/volcano.cfm?vnum=080...

Isopleth show a third dimension by connecting a series of equal lines called isopleths. The third dimension may be surface elevation, precipitation, atmospheric pressure, and other measurements as well. The map above shows data from the Miyaki-jima volcano eruption in Japan in 2000.

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